NEW: Former New York Democrat Congressman
Charlie Rangel Dead at 94
Posted By: ladydawgfan, 5/26/2025 4:02:33 PM
Former New York Democrat Congressman Charles Rangel has passed away. He was 94. Rangel served 23 terms in Congress. He was elected to Congress in 1970 and retired in 2017. “A towering figure in American politics and a champion for justice, equity, and opportunity, Congressman Rangel dedicated over four decades of his life to public service,” the Rangel family said in a statement. NYC Mayor Eric Adams released a statement on Rangel’s death. “I am so sad to lose a dear friend and exemplary model of devotion and courage. My prayers are with his family, Harlem, and all who knew him,” Adams said.
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